SCOTUS Prohibits End of Title 42, Immigrant Advocates Demand Justice for Asylum Seekers

New York, NY—Today, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the Biden administration cannot end the implementation of Title 42. Title 42 was originally slated to end on December 21, before Chief Justice John Roberts granted an appeal to pause the termination on December 19. The New York Immigration Coalition denounces this decision from the Supreme Court, which will continue to jeopardize the safety of asylum seekers, while demanding that President Biden secure additional protections for new arrivals.

Congress Passes Omnibus Bill That Sacrifices Dreamers while Fortifying ICE & CBP; NYIC Denounces the Exclusion of Protections for Immigrants

New York, NY—Today, Congress passed an omnibus bill that included $16.5 billion in funding for Customs and Border Protection (CBP), $8.4 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and $800 million in funding to support asylum seekers, while failing to provide permanent protections for Dreamers and TPS (Temporary Protected Status) holders.

Title 42 Must End, NYIC Praises Justice for Asylum Seekers

New York, NY—Today, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals denied an appeal for a stay over Title 42, which is currently slated to end on December 21. The New York Immigration Coalition praises the rejection of this appeal, which would have recklessly endangered the lives of asylum seekers, while demanding the expansion of additional protections for asylum seekers.

Immigrant Advocates Applaud Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Haiti

New York, NY—Yesterday, the Department of Homeland Security announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti for an additional 18 months, from February 4, 2023, through August 3, 2024. Secretary Mayorkas also redesignated Haiti for TPS, allowing Haitian nationals residing in the United States as of November 6, 2022, to apply for TPS through August 3, 2024, so long as they meet all eligibility requirements.

Immigration Advocates Respond to Independent Redistricting Commission’s New State Assembly Maps

New York, NY–Today, the Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) publicly released new draft State Assembly maps and confirmed the statewide public hearing schedule. The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) and NYIC Action Executive Director Murad Awawdeh released the following statement in response:

“While the redistricting process has faced an array of challenges, we are glad the Independent Redistricting Commission released draft Assembly maps today and set dates for public comment for New Yorkers to have their voices heard.